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Gabe Graham
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Gabe Graham

Manistee, United States
250+ reviews
Capt. Gabe loves teaching kids. He's been a captain for 10 years but has over 25 years of fishing experience. He regularly participates in Salmon Tournaments – that's how he actually got obsessed with fishing.

Charter

Rating

5.0
342 reviews
4.9
Boat & Equipment
5.0
Captain & Crew
5.0
Fishing Experience

What anglers say

99%
Good experience
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
98%
Appropriate for children
100%
Satisfied with the boat
98%
Caught fish

All reviews (342)

Showing 1 – 5 of 342 reviews
  • Dennis Schafer
    Dennis Schafer
    Repeat angler
    us
    Missouri, US
    Member since 2022
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified
    NEW

    Awesome Trip!

    Half Day Trip – Salmon • 2 adults

    We was able to book captain Gabe on his last trip of the season. If I was the captain, i would have wanted to make it a quick trip and get back to start getting things cleaned up, packed up and be done. But not captain Gabe, he told us from the start as we were waiting for the fog to rise that he was in no hurry and would stay as long as we wanted to get us a limit of good fish , and that is exactly what he did. It was a great day on the water with a good limit of fish, but better than that, we made a friend that will last longer than a fishing trip. My wife and I highly recommend Captain Gabe if you’re looking for someone who will do his best to make it a great day for you. You won’t be disappointed!! Thanks again Captain Gabe for an awesome trip… The Schafer’s from Missouri.

    Reported catch:
    Chinook Salmon
    Coho Salmon
  • Aaron Robinson
    Aaron Robinson
    Repeat angler
    us
    Michigan, US
    Member since 2021
    7 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Great trip!

    Half Day Trip – Salmon - 3:00 PM • 4 adults • 1 child

    We had some rough weather, but it didn’t stop us from having an amazing trip. Our son caught his very first King Salmon, which made the day unforgettable. Captain Gabe and Nick were outstanding—knowledgeable, patient, and worked hard to keep us on fish despite the conditions. We ended up having a great time and creating memories that will last a lifetime. 10/10 experience, and we’ll definitely be booking another trip this fall. Highly recommend!

    Reported catch:
    Chinook Salmon
    Lake Trout
  • Jesse Woody
    Jesse Woody
    Repeat angler
    us
    Indiana, US
    Member since 2020
    6 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    🐟 Coho is on the menu 🐟

    Half Day Trip – Salmon • 6 adults

    Captain Gabe is the most experienced & patient Captain you could pick. He got us on the fish early & kept them coming, even when were there many boats to contend with on the Lake the day we went! This was our 4th trip with Captain Gabe & every trip has been exceptional. We highly recommend him if you’re looking to fill your freezer and have a great time while doing it!

    Reported catch:
    Coho Salmon
    Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
    Chinook Salmon
  • Mike Reeve
    Mike Reeve
    us
    Missouri, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Best Charter in Manistee!

    Half Day Trip – Salmon - 3:00 PM • 6 adults

    If you're looking for the most memorable fishing trip, book one with Elsie K Charters. Cpt. Gabe is awesome with over 30 years of experience. We limited out on Lake Trout, caught 5 Kings and 1 Coho; which was the first of the season! I would HIGHLY recommend fishing with Cpt. Gabe and will do so again for any future trips. Thank you for making my son's 22nd Birthday perfect!!

    Reported catch:
    Coho Salmon
    Lake Trout
  • Richard Cochran
    Richard Cochran
    us
    Indiana, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Great trip

    Half Day Trip – Salmon • 4 adults

    Capt Gabe worked hard, never stopped trying to get us fish on the lines. No first mate on board to help him out. Got plenty of fish, salmon & Lake Trout over 60lbs of filets. Our 2nd morning of fishing got canceled due to the weather making the lake too hazardous to go out. Would have been great to get back on the water two days in a row with Capt Gabe.

Real catches shared by our community

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    Elsie K Charters – Lake MichiganManistee, MI
    Awesome Trip!
    Dennis S.
    Dennis S.
  • Elsie K Charters – Lake Michigan
    Elsie K Charters – Lake MichiganManistee, MI
    So many beautiful fish!!
    Lisa C.
    Lisa C.
  • Elsie K Charters – Lake Michigan
    Elsie K Charters – Lake MichiganManistee, MI
    Fishing with Gabe
    David P.
    David P.
  • Elsie K Charters – Lake Michigan
    Elsie K Charters – Lake MichiganManistee, MI
    Amazing Salmon Trip
    Tony D.
    Tony D.
  • Elsie K Charters – Lake Michigan
    Elsie K Charters – Lake MichiganManistee, MI
    Great Time
    Rob R.
    Rob R.
  • Elsie K Charters – Lake Michigan
    Elsie K Charters – Lake MichiganManistee, MI
    great Captain
    Gregory T.
    Gregory T.
  • Elsie K Charters – Lake Michigan
    Elsie K Charters – Lake MichiganManistee, MI
    Fabulous time 5 large king salmon each
    Douglas V.
    Douglas V.
  • Elsie K Charters – Lake Michigan
    Elsie K Charters – Lake MichiganManistee, MI
    Epic outing.
    Devin B.
    Devin B.
  • Elsie K Charters – Lake Michigan
    Elsie K Charters – Lake MichiganManistee, MI
    Fishing with Gabe
    Kevin K.
    Kevin K.
  • Elsie K Charters – Lake Michigan
    Elsie K Charters – Lake MichiganManistee, MI
    Fishing with Gabe
    Larry R.
    Larry R.

What's biting with Elsie K Charters – Lake Michigan in Manistee

The rivers hold good numbers of Steelhead and the occasional Brown Trout in October, especially the Manistee River. Head to Lake Michigan before the season closes to target a variety of fish. 

Top catches for October